Board Game Radio

In this week’s episode we'll cover Australis, our Game of the Week, feature Kosmos in a publisher spotlight in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Calliope Games!  We also Spotlight Line-it from Gigamic!

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:11:31 - Spotlight: Line-it!

00:19:47 - Game of the Week: Australis

00:40:14 - School of Gaming: Publisher Spotlight - Kosmos

01:01:12 - High-Five: Calliope Games

In this week’s episode we'll cover Forever Home, our Game of the Week, discuss Games & Themes in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Drafting Games!  We also Spotlight Jewels for the Emperor Penguin from Left Justified Studio!

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:08:24 - Spotlight: Jewels For the Emperor Penguin

00:16:42 - Game of the Week: Forever Home

00:35:56 - School of Gaming: Does Every Game Need a Theme?

00:51:12 - High-Five: Drafting Games

In this week’s episode we'll cover Castle Combo, our Game of the Week, discuss Getting Rules Right in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter C Games!  We also Spotlight Mega Jackpot from Randolph Games!

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness
00:10:43 - Spotlight: Mega Jackpot
00:19:37 - Game of the Week: Castle Combo
00:39:42 - School of Gaming: Getting Rules Right or Keep It Moving?
01:00:08 - High-Five: Letter "C" Games

In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael hosts a discussion with the design team behind Flash Point Legacy and Flash Point: Golden State Heroes, known as Cronoverse Labs. The team of Kevin Rodgers, Chris Leder, and Ken Franklin shares their origin story, the dynamics of co-designing games, and the creative process that leads to fun game design. They delve into the evolution of Flash Point, the challenges of legacy game design, and their interactions with the Flash Point community. The conversation also introduces the new Golden State Heroes game and its innovative Ignition System, while emphasizing the importance of honoring the firefighting community. The episode concludes with reflections on what makes tabletop gaming enjoyable and the significance of shared experiences around the table.

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00:00 - Introduction to Chronoverse Labs

03:53 - The Origins of Game Design Collaboration

06:50 - The Dynamics of Co-Designing Games

09:57 - Navigating Creative Differences

12:47 - Defining Fun in Game Design

15:51 - The Evolution of Flash Point

18:50 - Designing Legacy Games vs. Standard Games

21:46 - Engaging with the Flash Point Community

24:57 - Expanding the Flash Point Universe

27:40 - Introducing Golden State Heroes

30:46 - The Ignition System Explained

33:55 - Campaign vs. Legacy in Game Design

38:18 - Understanding the Call Guide

40:17 - Legacy and Ignition Series Explained

41:11 - Kickstarter Campaign Insights

42:35 - Future of Flash Point Series

43:46 - Reaching New Audiences

45:32 - The Simplicity of Flash Point

47:47 - Honoring the Firefighting Community

50:43 - Balancing Fun and Realism

53:38 - Dedication to First Responders

55:23 - The Heart of Tabletop Gaming

In this week’s episode we'll cover 3 Chapters, our Game of the Week, interview Andrew Bosley in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Real-Time Games!  We also Spotlight Bruges and Hamburg!

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast

00:17:06 - Spotlight: Bruges/Hamburg

00:27:52 - Game of the Week: 3 Chapters

00:49:11 - School of Gaming: Andrew Bosley

01:36:32 - High-Five: Real Time Games

In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael engage with artist and game designer Manny Trembley. They explore Manny's journey into tabletop gaming, the creation of Dice Throne, and his insights on game design and play. Manny shares his experiences with various games, discusses the development of new titles like Slam Throne, and emphasizes the importance of world-building in game design. The conversation also touches on the future of Dice Throne, upcoming projects, and the joy of creating games that foster connections among players.

00:36 - Introduction and Background of Manny Trembley

03:08 - The Journey to Creating Dice Throne

06:04 - Playing Games: Manny's Favorites and Family Involvement

09:15 - Expanding the Dice Throne Universe

12:24 - Introducing Slam Throne: A New Game Concept

15:10 - The Joy of Tabletop Gaming and Relationship Building

19:50 - Reimagining Wonderland: The Art of World Building

24:28 - Tangle Woods: A Collaborative Creation

27:25 - Neon Rain: A New Card Dueling Experience

33:54 - The Joy of Creation: Insights from Game Design

36:16 - The Future of Board Games: Trends and Innovations

42:36 - What's Next for Dice Throne and Beyond?

In this week’s episode we'll cover Critter Kitchen, our Game of the Week, discuss Asymmetry in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five App Assisted Games!  We also Spotlight Graphic Novel Adventures Jr. from Van Ryder Games!

00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast

10:31 - Spotlight: Graphic Novel Adventures Jr.

21:44 - Game of the Week: Critter Kitchen

46:08 - School of Gaming: Asymmetry In Games

58:06 - High-Five: App Assisted Games

 In this week’s episode we'll cover Kronologic: Paris 1920, our Game of the Week, talk to Dr. Jon Spike in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter B Games!  We also Spotlight How Dare You? from Alion!

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:09:41 - Spotlight - How Dare You?

00:17:39 - Game of the Week - Kronologic: Paris 1920

00:37:34 - School of Gaming - Dr. Jon Spike and Doomscroll

01:07:27 - High-Five - Games Starting With The Letter "B"

In this week’s episode we'll cover Hutan: Life in the Rainforest2, our Game of the Week, discuss Factors that Influence Expectations in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Transportation Games!  We also Spotlight Middle Ages from Studio H!

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:06:37 - Spotlight: Middle Ages

00:18:11 - Game of the Week: Hutan - Life in the Rainforest

00:41:02 - School of Gaming: Factors That Influence Expectations

00:53:28 - High Five: Transportation Games

In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug Kotecki and Dr. Michael McCabe explore various aspects of tabletop gaming, including a spotlight on the game 'Stalk Exchange' and a review of 'Vegas Showdown.' They also delve into the role of reviewers in the gaming community, discussing the fine line between constructive criticism and negativity. The episode concludes with a high five list of favorite memory games, showcasing a variety of titles that emphasize memory and strategy.

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:12:39 - Spotlight: Stalk Exchange

00:21:53 - Game of the Week: Vegas Showdown

00:43:02 - School of Gaming: When Do Reviewers Go Too Far?

00:58:19 - High-Five: Memory Games